Ty Pennington, the former host of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” recently shared on Instagram that he was admitted to the intensive care unit just days after attending the premiere of the movie “Barbie” in Los Angeles. In his post, Pennington revealed that he was intubated in the hospital due to an abscess in his throat that was closing off his airway. He shared several photos of himself lying in a hospital bed as well as pictures from the premiere.
Pennington wrote, “From the red carpet, to the ICU… this last week has been interesting! I’m okay now, still recovering. To shed some light on why I was MIA… Sunday I hit the red carpet for @barbiethemovie, Monday I flew to Colorado to start filming in Breckinridge, and Tuesday morning I woke up at 4am and could barely breathe. Turns out, that sore throat I’ve had for the last month was actually an abscess which had grown so large it was closing off my airway. Next thing I know, I was intubated and flown to the ICU in Denver.”
Fortunately, Pennington stated that he is expected to be okay. After undergoing surgery on Wednesday, he was finally released from the ICU the following day. He expressed his gratitude to the staff at St. Anthony’s in Lakewood, CO, and Summit Health in Frisco for taking great care of him. He also emphasized the importance of listening to one’s body when it’s trying to communicate something.
Pennington attended the “Barbie” premiere alongside other stars such as Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, and Kate McKinnon. The movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is set to debut in theaters on July 21.
Additionally, Pennington was present at the premiere to promote HGTV’s upcoming four-part series called “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” in which he also competes. The series, hosted by Ashley Graham, will premiere on July 16.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of one’s health and paying attention to any warning signs that the body may be giving. Pennington’s experience highlights the need to prioritize self-care and seek medical attention when necessary.
What prompted Ty Pennington’s hospitalization and subsequent admission to the ICU
That he had been diagnosed with pneumonia and was now in the ICU.
The renowned TV personality and carpenter, Ty Pennington, took to Instagram to share some concerning news with his followers. Just days after attending the star-studded premiere of the movie “Barbie” in Los Angeles, Pennington found himself admitted to the ICU.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Pennington disclosed the reason behind his sudden hospitalization – pneumonia. Acknowledging the severity of his condition, he opened up about his current situation – confined to the intensive care unit.
Although Pennington did not delve into the specifics of his illness or disclose further details, his transparent update left fans worried for his well-being. The news undoubtedly came as a shock to many, especially considering Pennington’s energetic persona on-screen.
While fans flooded the comments section with an outpouring of love and well-wishes, Pennington’s post serves as a reminder of the uncertainties in life and the importance of taking care of one’s health.
Oh no, I hope Ty Pennington is okay! He always brings such energy and enthusiasm to any event he attends. Sending him positive thoughts and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Oh no! I hope Ty Pennington has a swift recovery. Sending well wishes his way.